Kate Beever, MA, MT-BC, studied at the USM School of Music and then worked for Frank Glazer before earning her Master’s degree in Music Psychotherapy from New York University. She interned at Beth Israel Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She returned to the fresh air of Maine to open Maine Music & Health, LLC. Maine Music & Health helps those with illnesses and disabilities reach their goals through the power of music. Kate’s business was the SBA’s 2017 Microenterprise of the Year and won $10,000 from Robert Herjavec in the INC Magazine and UPS Store’s Small Business Challenge in Los Angeles. MM&H has developed music & wellness programs with Maine Medical Center, York Hospital, the Dempsey Center, Boston College, the Portland and Bangor Symphony Orchestras, and worked with thousands of clients with medical needs.
Kate presents at conferences and facilitates group and individual sessions. She is also a trained REMO HealthRhythms facilitator and has her certification in Neurologic Music Therapy. Kate founded the Maine State Music Therapy Task Force, serves as President of the USM Alumni Council and serves on the APHA’s Noise & Health committee, where she creates and edits educational videos. Kate keeps an active schedule performing as a percussionist, spending time with family, paddling, and advocating for environmental health.